Asus ROG PG258Q

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The main issue with the PG258Q is its price. A 240 Hz monitor, even though it’s TN and 1080p, will set you back $599.99 from Asus. The Acer Predator XB252Q is available as a G-Sync competitor for $50 less – FreeSync alternatives are much cheaper – and it seems all 24.5-inch 240 Hz monitors right now are using the same panel. I can’t comment on the XB252Q’s quality because I haven’t tested it, but I can say you will be getting a great display from Asus with the PG258Q if you head down the 240 Hz path.

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The main issue with the PG258Q is its price. A 240 Hz monitor, even though it’s TN and 1080p, will set you back $599.99 from Asus. The Acer Predator XB252Q is available as a G-Sync competitor for $50 less – FreeSync alternatives are much cheaper – and it seems all 24.5-inch 240 Hz monitors right now are using the same panel. I can’t comment on the XB252Q’s quality because I haven’t tested it, but I can say you will be getting a great display from Asus with the PG258Q if you head down the 240 Hz path.

A pricey 25-inch-class monitor, the Asus ROG Swift PG258Q's low resolution and limited port selection is outweighed by its outstanding gaming performance and the wealth of gamer-friendly features it offers, including an ultra-fast refresh rate and...

The ROG Swift PG258Q was a very impressive gaming screen and one of the best we've tested to date. The response times were very low and the overdrive impulse was controlled nicely across a wide refresh rate range, with only low levels of overshoot being apparent. That's quite rare for a fast TN Film screen and we were impressed.

For sheer playability, this display is the finest we’ve reviewed so far. Control response and motion quality are on another plane of existence when compared to most other gaming screens. Once calibrated, color and contrast are among the best. The styling is a matter of personal taste but Asus’ starship/steam-punk thing is growing on us. If you’ve just dropped a lot of money on your gaming rig, the PG258Q is a perfect finishing piece. We could keep extolling its virtues but we’d rather get back to gaming. Check one out, you’ll probably be taking it home soon after.

ASUS are pushing limits once again, this time in the realm of gaming monitors. The 24.5-inch ASUS ROG Swift PG258Q is, at its core, a proud speed demon. A direct upgrade from its predecessor, this 1920 x 1080 TN panel now boasts a dreamy refresh rate of...

The ASUS ROG Swift PG258Q is an interesting gaming display perhaps due to its mixture of features and its performance. Calibrated or not, this thing will eat the BenQ XL2735 for breakfast as far as TN vs TN panel quality goes. Colors are better,...